"When I was your age.."
My mommy's favorite words. Those and "chores" and "No sir Ryder."
And she means business!
My mommy's favorite words. Those and "chores" and "No sir Ryder."
And she means business!
Believe it or not, I don't just get to sit around and take photos all day (I wish I could!) I have responsibilities and chores, which make me feel important, and when I do them, I feel like I did a good job!
For instance, I have to wait until AFTER the prayer to eat (so hard when you're SO hungry!)
My dishes must go in the sink after I am finished eating.
I help mommy unload the dish washer.
My toys are cleaned up every day (with a little "clean up song" help from momma)
I help feed the dog and make sure she has enough water to get through the day.
I put my dirty clothes in the laundry room.
I must always say my please and thank yous, yes ma'am and no sir, and the toughest one, "excuse me" when my mommy is talking to someone else.
I sweep (and sometimes vacuum) the floors.
…the list goes on and on, but my mommy says these are really important life lessons and here's why:
-Chores and responsibility make me feel like I am offering something to the family and that I am a grown up.
-Chores help create a stable home environment, where I know what is expected of me and a place where I can be successful.
-It teaches me tough love, that my parent is not my "best friend," and ultimately, it teaches me respect for others.
-Last but not least, my mommy says that if I do these things now, they will stick with me for the rest of my life and build me into the man I should be. A man my mommy would be proud of!
What are some of your chores?
For instance, I have to wait until AFTER the prayer to eat (so hard when you're SO hungry!)
My dishes must go in the sink after I am finished eating.
I help mommy unload the dish washer.
My toys are cleaned up every day (with a little "clean up song" help from momma)
I help feed the dog and make sure she has enough water to get through the day.
I put my dirty clothes in the laundry room.
I must always say my please and thank yous, yes ma'am and no sir, and the toughest one, "excuse me" when my mommy is talking to someone else.
I sweep (and sometimes vacuum) the floors.
…the list goes on and on, but my mommy says these are really important life lessons and here's why:
-Chores and responsibility make me feel like I am offering something to the family and that I am a grown up.
-Chores help create a stable home environment, where I know what is expected of me and a place where I can be successful.
-It teaches me tough love, that my parent is not my "best friend," and ultimately, it teaches me respect for others.
-Last but not least, my mommy says that if I do these things now, they will stick with me for the rest of my life and build me into the man I should be. A man my mommy would be proud of!
What are some of your chores?
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What Ryder Wore: Shirt- Root Avenue // Shorts: Target.
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